Assistant Director of Advancement Communications
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- University of Colorado - Denver and the Health Sciences Center
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- Denver
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Assistant Director of Advancement Communications - 27487 University Staff
Description
University of Colorado Denver
Office of Advancement
Assistant Director of Advancement Communications
Position # 00691710 Requisition #27487
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
Please provide and attach two (2) writing samples to your submission and application.
***Applications without all three required documents will not be considered.***
Office of Advancement has an opening for a full-time University Staff (Unclassified) Assistant Director of Advancement Communications
The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
As Colorado's public urban research university, the University of Colorado Denver educates a diverse student body through quality academics, ambitious research, creative work, and civic engagement in the city we call home. CU Denver graduates gain the powerful combination of immersive classroom and real-world experience that are in demand today. The city benefits from well-educated, top talent and a new generation of knowledge that fuels the future of Denver and our region. We are CU in the City.
CU Denver offers more than 100 degree programs, from the bachelor's to the doctoral level, in the heart of downtown. Here, more than 15,000 students pursue academic programs that range from global energy management to music industry studies to criminal justice. As part of the state's largest public university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with nearly 2,500 employees and annual economic impact of $800 million. Read CU Denver Quick Facts here.
CU Denver Chancellor since July 2020, Michelle A. Marks is an innovator dedicated to making higher education equitable for the good of society. She spent her first 100 days on the job listening to the CU Denver community. Over six months, Chancellor Marks charged the university to collaboratively generate thousands of ideas to develop a radically new plan for CU Denver, designed not only to reset the playing field, but to change the game, increase access to an excellent education, and tackle some of the grandest challenges facing our society, all in service of the idea that CU Denver should work for all.
"CU Denver is the essential institution to meet this moment. We're a pioneer of inclusive learning. We're young and innovative, embodying the curiosity, kindness, and ambition of the Rocky Mountain spirit. And we believe that redefining the urban public research university is the most important thing we can do for higher education and for the future of America."
~ Chancellor Michelle Marks, PhD
In her first year, the Chancellor created a robust campus strategic plan. The Strategic Plan was created with the help of a steering committee and vision teams made up of campus faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and Denver community members. The vision and five goals laid out in this strategic plan are inspirational, aspirational, and ambitious. They are also achievable. Having painted the vision for our future, we now turn our attention toward how we will deliver on this promise https://www.ucdenver.edu/2030/purpose-vision-values.
Job Purpose:
This position assists in managing the communications function for the Office of Advancement to ensure high-quality and effective communication to donors, prospects, and alumni. The position plans and implements communications initiatives and is responsible for producing compelling content for a variety of print and digital collateral utilizing best practices to support fundraising goals and activities. These include prospect cultivation and solicitation, donor engagement and stewardship, campaign messaging, executive communications, and alumni engagement. This position works as a member of the Office of Advancement team and promotes the impact of philanthropic support and alumni engagement broadly and in targeted communications.
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Specialized Skills:
Salary and Benefits:
The hiring range for this position has been established at $73,633 to $80,000 and is commensurate with skills and experience.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation
The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services.
The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume Please provide and attach two (2) writing samples to your submission and application. ***Applications without all three required documents will not be considered.*** Questions should be directed to: Nickolas Chabot-Olson, nickolas.chabot-olson@ucdenver.edu Please provide and attach two (2) writing samples to your submission and application. ***Applications without all three required documents will not be considered.*** Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 10/9/22.
Job Category: Communication
Primary Location: Denver Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 30228 - ADM-CHAN Advancement Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Sep 18, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Nickolas Chabot-Olson Posting Contact Email: nickolas.chabot-olson@ucdenver.edu Position Number: 00691710
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Description
University of Colorado Denver
Office of Advancement
Assistant Director of Advancement Communications
Position # 00691710 Requisition #27487
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
Please provide and attach two (2) writing samples to your submission and application.
***Applications without all three required documents will not be considered.***
Office of Advancement has an opening for a full-time University Staff (Unclassified) Assistant Director of Advancement Communications
The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
As Colorado's public urban research university, the University of Colorado Denver educates a diverse student body through quality academics, ambitious research, creative work, and civic engagement in the city we call home. CU Denver graduates gain the powerful combination of immersive classroom and real-world experience that are in demand today. The city benefits from well-educated, top talent and a new generation of knowledge that fuels the future of Denver and our region. We are CU in the City.
CU Denver offers more than 100 degree programs, from the bachelor's to the doctoral level, in the heart of downtown. Here, more than 15,000 students pursue academic programs that range from global energy management to music industry studies to criminal justice. As part of the state's largest public university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with nearly 2,500 employees and annual economic impact of $800 million. Read CU Denver Quick Facts here.
CU Denver Chancellor since July 2020, Michelle A. Marks is an innovator dedicated to making higher education equitable for the good of society. She spent her first 100 days on the job listening to the CU Denver community. Over six months, Chancellor Marks charged the university to collaboratively generate thousands of ideas to develop a radically new plan for CU Denver, designed not only to reset the playing field, but to change the game, increase access to an excellent education, and tackle some of the grandest challenges facing our society, all in service of the idea that CU Denver should work for all.
"CU Denver is the essential institution to meet this moment. We're a pioneer of inclusive learning. We're young and innovative, embodying the curiosity, kindness, and ambition of the Rocky Mountain spirit. And we believe that redefining the urban public research university is the most important thing we can do for higher education and for the future of America."
~ Chancellor Michelle Marks, PhD
In her first year, the Chancellor created a robust campus strategic plan. The Strategic Plan was created with the help of a steering committee and vision teams made up of campus faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and Denver community members. The vision and five goals laid out in this strategic plan are inspirational, aspirational, and ambitious. They are also achievable. Having painted the vision for our future, we now turn our attention toward how we will deliver on this promise https://www.ucdenver.edu/2030/purpose-vision-values.
Job Purpose:
This position assists in managing the communications function for the Office of Advancement to ensure high-quality and effective communication to donors, prospects, and alumni. The position plans and implements communications initiatives and is responsible for producing compelling content for a variety of print and digital collateral utilizing best practices to support fundraising goals and activities. These include prospect cultivation and solicitation, donor engagement and stewardship, campaign messaging, executive communications, and alumni engagement. This position works as a member of the Office of Advancement team and promotes the impact of philanthropic support and alumni engagement broadly and in targeted communications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creates a variety of fundraising materials, including major gift proposals, donor impact reports, one-pagers, case statements, brochures, newsletters, videos, event invitations and scripts, and other electronic and print publications for internal and external audiences. Conceptualizes, researches, writes, and edits content that communicates the impact of philanthropy on the campus, highlights funding priorities, and instills pride among the donor and alumni communities. Conducts interviews with donors, alumni, faculty, students, and other constituents and creates profiles, news features, and other content. Coordinates and produces content for Advancement, campus, and system materials and platforms, including fundraising and alumni collateral, newsletters, webpages, and other electronic and print publications for internal and external audiences. Creates content for executive communications, including speeches, talking points, and correspondence. Edits content written by other Advancement team members. Supports the Managing Director of Advancement Communications on projects as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree Minimum of 7+ years in fields related to advancement and/or communications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Advancement CRM database
Specialized Skills:
- Strong knowledge of fundraising, communications, marketing, and alumni relations principles, within a higher education, non-profit, or similar environment. Strong reporting, writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Experience developing executive communications, including speeches, talking points, and correspondence. Familiarity with graphic design principles, digital media, print production, and photography processes. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, is preferred. Creativity, strong attention to detail, multitasking, relationship building, and ability to work independently on deadline and as part of a team.
Salary and Benefits:
The hiring range for this position has been established at $73,633 to $80,000 and is commensurate with skills and experience.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation
The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services.
The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume Please provide and attach two (2) writing samples to your submission and application. ***Applications without all three required documents will not be considered.*** Questions should be directed to: Nickolas Chabot-Olson, nickolas.chabot-olson@ucdenver.edu Please provide and attach two (2) writing samples to your submission and application. ***Applications without all three required documents will not be considered.*** Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 10/9/22.
Job Category: Communication
Primary Location: Denver Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 30228 - ADM-CHAN Advancement Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Sep 18, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Nickolas Chabot-Olson Posting Contact Email: nickolas.chabot-olson@ucdenver.edu Position Number: 00691710
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